A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3995923 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3997831 epoch_slot_no: 1831 block_no: 3995746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-06 07:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87ccc2e8ae21244bd41e4efd88ab0f0b65d332b49ace6115cc771d5fe78c407fBlock Operator
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